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Rybakina on track to recover from injury and play at US Open
- World number two Elena Rybakina confirmed on Saturday she is on track to compete at the Open at Flushing Meadows, recovering from a leg injury suffered earlier this month.
- The injury occurred during her Cincinnati Open quarter-final against Iga Swiatek on Aug 20, leaving Rybakina unable to walk or serve without significant pain for several days.
- After a week of rest and medical treatment, the Kazakh returned to practice, stating, "I started to practice, so I feel well," while expressing satisfaction with her recovery progress.
- American Thea Frodin awaits Rybakina in the opening round of the final Grand Slam, where Rybakina aims to compete only when she is "100% sure" of her fitness.
- Reaching the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows could allow Rybakina to supplant Aryna Sabalenka atop the World rankings, though Rybakina has emphasized she is not focused on ranking gains.
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Elena Rybakina eases injury fears ahead of US Open
Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina says things are “all good” for the US Open after a heel injury forced her to retire from her Cincinnati WTA quarterfinal last week. “I started to practice, so I feel well,” the Kazakh said Saturday. “We’re still making some adjustments, but overall I’m happy how we dealt with the
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